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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.33, 1,878.73 and 386.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.33, 1,878.73 and 386.44 is: 579.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.33 : 1,878.73 = 386.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.33/1,878.73 = 386.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.33x = 1,878.73 × 386.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.33x = 726,010.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,010.76/1,252.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.73

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